# Metal Slug Tactics

> METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.

## Game facts

- Developer: Leikir Studio
- Publisher: Dotemu, Gamirror Games
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Nov 5, 2024
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Strategy, RPG, Action, Party-BasedRPG, TacticalRPG, SRPG
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1590760/)
- Playtime: Main + some extras 11 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/metal-slug-tactics)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), German (Germany), European Spanish, French (France); Subtitles: American English; Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/metal-slug-tactics)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- It faithfully brings Metal Slug’s distinctive pixel art, characters, humor, sound effects, and music into the tactical genre.
- Gaining defense and skill resources while moving creates distinctive combat unlike the static confrontations of conventional tactics games.
- Combo attacks and character-module combinations provide satisfying turns in which many enemies can be defeated at once.

### Weaknesses

- The limited number of maps, bosses, enemies, weapons, and vehicles can make repeated play monotonous quickly.
- The roguelike structure, randomness, and restarting from the beginning after a single failure feel unnecessarily harsh to some players.
- Some characters and skills differ greatly in effectiveness, and damage and resource costs are considered poorly balanced.

## Links

- [Metal Slug Tactics on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/4173)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/4173/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T05:39:10.034Z